UX/UI Designer

Summary

The job description is for a Web Designer position at Granicus, a globally distributed company that serves governments and their constituents. The role involves conducting UX research, leading ideation workshops, and creating user-centered visual designs for websites using the company's CMS platforms.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of graphic design experience
• 3-5 years of experience designing for web
• 1-2 years of experience with UX
• Expertise using Adobe XD, Figma, Photoshop or similar software
• An understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Familiar with Microsoft Power Point
• Strong command of color theory, image composition, and typography
• A clear understanding of web design fundamentals and systems, such as interface style guides, responsive design, grid systems, and front-end frameworks
• Knowledge of Industry trends and best practices for web interfaces
• Strong foundation in usability and accessibility of UI design
• Strong knowledge of interaction design and methodology
• Solid understanding of user research and user centered design
• Proven experience working with a team to iterate and implement projects
• Demonstrated ability to take a project from concept to launch
• Exceptional communication abilities, effectively summarizing results to create a compelling case for user-centered design decisions
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy – in thinking and execution
• A creative approach to problem solving and aptitude for analyzing constraints and strategizing for better solutions
• A strong online portfolio showcasing design work for the web - must be able to provide 3-5 examples of work

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality visual designs (page layouts; templates) that strike a balance between stakeholder needs and usability for end-users while accounting for the peculiarities of designing for the web
• Facilitate conversations and UX/design workshops with clients to move them through a mature design process
• Clearly communicate user-centered methods and their value to non-designers
• Deliver design presentations throughout the design life cycle with the ability to clearly articulate the rationale behind design decisions and facilitate decision-making by stakeholders
• Work in partnership with the other designers at Granicus to contribute to and refine our design systems with enhanced components, joyful interactions, and improved processes
• Give partners and peers advice they need to hear versus what they want to hear, in a manner that respects their intelligence and experience
• Collaborate with the operations team (QA, project managers, development) to understand problems and achieve solutions

Benefits

• Remote work, flexible hours
• Employee Resource Groups to encourage diverse voices
• Coffee with Mark sessions – Our employees get to interact with our CEO on very important and sometimes difficult issues ranging from mental health to work-life balance and current affairs
• Microsoft Teams communities focused on wellness, art, furbabies, family, parenting, and more
• Bring in special guests from time to time to discuss issues that impact our employee population